Financial Controller

A major client of ours in the food manufacturing industry has a need for a Controller for their Bohemia, NY location. Must have previous experience working for a manufacturing/production company.

Job Title: Controller

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Controller to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of financial management, and a commitment to driving accuracy and efficiency across the accounting department. This position will play a key role in managing the company's financial operations, ensuring compliance, and contributing to strategic business decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Management & Reporting:

• Develop and maintain policies and procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure the proper completion of financial transactions.
• Oversee the accounting department's operations, including designing an effective organizational structure and implementing best practices.
• Hire, train, and mentor staff to meet the department's needs and foster professional growth.
• Ensure the timely and accurate recording of financial transactions.
• Continuously review and monitor costs and expenses for efficiency and savings opportunities.
• Manage and forecast cash flow to support business operations.

Financial Reporting & Analysis:

• Prepare and distribute monthly financial reports with supporting documentation to Corporate Accounting.
• Analyze variances from budget and report significant findings to management.
• Develop and manage the annual corporate budget, as well as quarterly forecasts, in alignment with corporate timelines.
• Prepare weekly cash flow forecasts for Corporate Treasury.
• Provide financial reports for key customers, including monthly reports, annual budgets, and quarterly price reviews as needed.
• Design and issue financial and operational metric reports to track business performance.

Compliance & Regulatory Oversight:

• Provide external auditors with the necessary information for the annual audit process.
• Assist Corporate Tax Department by preparing supporting data for annual corporate income tax returns.
• Process quarterly corporate tax payments in accordance with Corporate Tax Department guidelines.
• Oversee employee benefit plans with a focus on ERISA compliance and cost-effective plan management, including regulatory filings.
• Manage filing of monthly, quarterly, and annual tax returns and reports, including sales tax, highway use tax, 1099's, and unclaimed property reports.
• Monitor compliance with contractual obligations, including debt agreements, customer, and supplier contracts.

Leadership & Strategic Support:

• Actively contribute to key decisions as a member of the Executive Management Team.
• Engage in monthly and quarterly customer review meetings.
• Provide financial analyses in areas such as capital investments, pricing strategies, and contract negotiations.
• Offer financial support and guidance to all departments as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting (required).
• Master's Degree and/or CPA certification (preferred).
• 7-10 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance roles.
• Solid knowledge of U.S. GAAP and IFRS.
• Proven leadership ability to manage and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Strong proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Manufacturing / Production experience is a must.